Tuesday, March 16, 2010

I Think We Did It

Once we had the vet visit for Melody, and knew that her prognosis was not good, the decision was made to euthanize her... but we wanted to wait a little bit, to give her some time with lots of good food to eat, and lots of love, in the hopes of replacing the terror she must have felt at being dumped with better memories...

She's been nickering at me ever since the second day, when she knows it's time to eat. This morning when she heard the golf cart (which means food), SHE WHINNIED! A good, big, LOUD whinny... she sounded like a "real" horse instead of a shadow... she sounded like a "regular" horse instead of an abandoned horse... she sounded NORMAL! Unfortunately as you will see she doesn't LOOK normal...

Here's one last batch of pictures of Melody before tomorrow...I don't think she looks a whole lot better although Randy said he can see a difference through her ribs.

Tomorrow is supposed to be "the day", and that makes me even MORE glad to have heard that whinny this morning. I'd like to think it's a signal, letting us know that we have accomplished our goal.

And a big thanks to Jaci, whose son found Melody - she is the one that called me initially. Because I have had the hands-on care of Melody, she rightly thought it would be easier if I didn't have to handle the end... and she has volunteered to take care of things tomorrow. And for that I am endlessly grateful!

I will have one last follow-up once I have heard from Jaci. However that may NOT be the end of Melody's story... several folks I know have asked about following up on her past, once she is safely taken care of, and if they come up with anything, I'll be sure to share!

5 comments:

I am so thrilled to hear that Melody has been whinnying at you!! I know you made the right decision by giving her some time to feel love before her end. I think it is absolutely a wonderful thing for Jaci to take over for you at the end. This post really just made me cry, to see her again and seeing the damage that someone did by allowing this to happen to her saddens my heart. I would be very interested in anything that you do find out about her. And my prayers are with you all...

Oh that is so sad. At least she's had a wonderful end. I'm sorry I haven't come over to see her, but I think it would just break my heart. God Bless you for doing what's right for this old girl. Hurts just to read this post, you know? Sigh... makes me so sad for these old horses. And so very angry at the person who let her get in this shape to begin with. Keep doing God's work. It matters to every single one of his creatures.

Poor, poor baby. She sure as hell never deserved what she was given. I am soo glad that she was found and you gave her a good end to her life. God has to have a special place for her. God speed, Melody.